San Antonio, TX — June 7, 2025, One person was injured following a car accident that occurred at around 11:15 P.M. on Wurzbach Parkway.

According to official statements, a Chevy Avalanche was traveling in the 17300 block of Wurzbach Parkway, when for unknown reasons the vehicle lost control and struck a concrete divider, causing serious damage.

When first responders arrived on the scene they found that the driver had fled the area, while a pregnant 27-year-old passenger was seriously injured and transported to the hospital, and is currently in stable condition. The identity of the driver and injured passenger have not been released at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a driver leaves the scene of a serious crash, especially one involving an injured passenger, it immediately complicates the process of understanding what actually happened. Without an explanation from the person behind the wheel, the facts have to come from the evidence left behind.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

In situations where the driver flees, a thorough scene investigation becomes even more critical. Did officers reconstruct the vehicle’s path, document its speed at the point of impact, or analyze whether the driver made any attempts to brake or correct before hitting the divider? With a concrete barrier involved, it’s likely the vehicle sustained front-end damage that could offer clues about force and direction. Investigators also need to determine whether the passenger was seated properly and whether any occupant movements suggest additional details about the crash sequence.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

While fleeing the scene may suggest something to hide, mechanical failure still has to be considered. Was there a brake issue or steering problem that made the vehicle uncontrollable? Could a sudden suspension or tire failure have triggered the crash before the driver panicked and ran? Even when someone flees, that doesn’t mean the vehicle operated as it should have. Investigators should inspect the Avalanche closely before drawing any final conclusions about what caused it to leave the roadway.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

With today’s vehicles, investigators may still retrieve key pre-crash data regardless of who was driving. Speed, throttle input, braking attempts, and airbag deployment timing can all be confirmed through the vehicle’s onboard systems. GPS and telematics might also help track the vehicle’s path leading up to the crash. Any nearby surveillance footage could support or challenge the story that unfolds later, especially if the driver is located and provides a version of events. If authorities haven’t already collected this data, important parts of the timeline may be lost.

When drivers disappear, the burden falls on investigators to pull truth from the physical and digital clues. What’s missing from one person’s account has to be found in the details they left behind.

Takeaways:

Vehicle data and surveillance footage can help rebuild the crash sequence and identify key actions.

Fleeing the scene complicates the investigation, making scene reconstruction even more essential.

Mechanical failure should still be considered, even when a driver chooses to leave.